Welcome from Ms. Steplight! I'm so glad you found me in the Wiki World of Washington Latin! Here's where you'll also find information and resources to help you have a successful year in 5th grade science. And if you need to contact me, email is best.Send it to csteplight@latinpcs.org
THE 3-STRIKES RULE: Effective Tuesday, Oct. 10th, students will receive 2 warnings prior to a demerit being issued (unless it is a serious or egregious offense).
HOMEWORK REVISITED...
NOTE: All homework is due the following school day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 5/29
Finish working on corrections for the Systems of the Body & Nervous System Test.
Corrections are not required.
Note - Corrections will not be accepted if you received an 90% or higher on the test.
Tuesday 5/30
N O N E!!!!!
Members of A Period may still be working on Systems of the Body test corrections.
They should be completed and turned in on Thursday, 5/31.
There will be no more
science homework.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 5/21
Complete Genes & Heredity Test corrections. Due: Friday, May 25th
Tuesday 5/22
Fill in the Digestive System Diagram as much as you can, based on what
what was discussed in class today.
Bring colored pencils or crayons and scissors to tomorrow's class.
Wednesday 5/23
Read and highlight the digestive system article. Circle any words you do
not know.
Bring colored pencils or crayons and scissors to tomorrow's class.
Thursday 5/24
You MUST complete the Web Quest in GC by tomorrow. This assignment
was originally due on May 20th. If you are having difficulties completing this
online assignment, please see me. You may also to make arrangement to use
a classroom laptop during tutorial.
Genes & Heredity Test - Corrections are due tomorrow.
Don't forget your scissors and colored pencils or crayons.
Friday 5/25
Read and highlight the Kid's Health article.
Finish coloring the big Digestive System diagram. Go to GC for the colored
image to use as a reference.
Be sure you have ALL
Digestive System notes
and hand-outs with you
on Tuesday.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 5/14
Continue studying for Wednesday's test. If you'd like, you may continue
working in GC on the Human Body Systems portion of the Human Body
Web Quest started today in class.
Tuesday 5/15
Study for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday 5/16
Continue working on Web Quest in GC. When you get to question #14,
please stop. If you don't make it to question #14, that's ok.
Do not submit it until it is completed.
Thursday 5/17
Work on the Web Quest in GC until you get to question #19. Then stop.
Do not submit it until it is completed.
Friday 5/18
Complete the Web Quest assignment over the weekend. Once it has
been completed, submit it.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 5/7
Write 6 questions - 3 about the body systems and 3 about the nervous system.
They may be questions that you do not completely understand.
TEST => Friday
May 11th on the Systems
of the Body and The Nervous
System
See GC for more information.
Tuesday 5/8
Work on your study guide in preparation for Friday's test.
Wednesday 5/9
Continue working on your study notes (if you did not finish them) and begin
studying for Friday's test.
All materials and videos can be found in GC.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 4/30
Read, highlight, and answer the questions in the GTKI article about
the science behind knuckle cracking.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy.
It's the final stretch!!! Now is the time
to come to science tutorial if you need to
work on improving your grade.
Tuesday 5/1
Use notes from today's class to complete the Review Sheet (The
Nervous System).
Please bring the following to science class
for the remainder of the year:
1. Wooden pencil/s
2. Blue or black ink pens
3. Colored pens/pencils/crayons
Next Test - Friday, May 11th
Systems of the Body overview and
the Nervous System
Wednesday 5/2
N O N E
Thursday 5/3
GTKI Article - Read, highlight, and answer the questions
Email Ms. Steplight if you need as copy
Please bring the following to science class
for the remainder of the year:
1. Wooden pencil/s
2. Blue or black ink pens
3. Colored pens/pencils/crayons
Next Test - Friday, May 11th
Systems of the Body overview and
the Nervous System
Friday
5/4
Make sure you have the notes and handouts needed to prepare
for next week's test. Go to GC for more details.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 4/23
N O N E
Tuesday 4/24
Complete test corrections for the Cells, DNA, & Microscope Test
Wednesday 4/25
Complete the Amoeba Sisters handout started in class. The video has been
posted in GC. If you did not get to view the entire video during your class time,
please be certain to watch it.
Read and highlight The Nervous System hand-out. Underline every word that
you do not know.
Please bring crayons or
colored pencils to class
on Thursday and Friday.
Thursday 4/26
N O N E
Please check your email if you did not do so last night.
Friday 4/27
Complete the Human Body puzzle.
Finish reading and highlightingYour Brain & Nervous System. Color each part of the
brain mentioned on the brain images handout.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 4/16
H O L I D A Y - Emancipation Day
Tuesday 4/17
Read, highlight, and complete the Dynamic DNA packet.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
Next Test:
Monday, 4/23
Wednesday 4/18
Read, highlight, and answer the questions on the GTKI article
about edible eating utensils.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy.
Thursday 4/19
Continue working on study notes and studying for Monday's test.
A copy of the Study Guide can be found in GC.
Friday 4/20
Study for Monday's test. All videos and slide presentations viewed in
class can be found in GC.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 4/9
N O N E
Tuesday 4/10
Read, highlight, and answer the questions for the What is a gene? article. If you have lost your copy, email Ms. Steplight
to receive another one.
Wednesday 4/11
Using your Bill Nye notes, complete the Genes worksheet. The link to
the video will be in GC.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy of the worksheet.
Thursday 4/12
We did not complete the class lesson today. Therefore, there is NO
homework. We will continue tomorrow.
Friday 4/13
1. Complete the Punnet Square activity sheet started in class.
2. Complete the My Family Traits Worksheet. Go to GC where you will
find a document containing pictures of examples of some of the traits.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Tuesday 4/3
Using all of your notes and handouts, come up with 3 cells
questions and 3 DNA questions. Write them on a piece of
loose-leaf paper or type them and print them out.
Next Test: Monday, April 9th
Cells, DNA, and Microscopes
Wednesday 4/4
Finish creating study notes (on loose-leaf or flash cards) from the
Study Guide for Monday's test. If you need another copy, email
Ms. Steplight.
Bring tape or a glue stick to tomorrow's class.
Thursday 4/5
Continue preparing for Monday's test. Work on your study notes
if you have not completed them.
If you did not finish making your flash cards today in class, do so.
If you need another copy of them, email Ms. Steplight and she will
send you a copy.
TEST - Monday, 4/9
Friday 4/6
S T U D Y . F O R . M O N D A Y ' S . T E S T
Be sure that you can identify the parts of the plant and animal cells
from Friday's handout. Copies can be found on GC.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 3/19
Work on test corrections.
Tuesday 3/20
Continue working on test corrections.
S . N . O . W . D . A . Y . YAY!!!!!!
Thursday 3/22
Read, highlight, and answer the questions on the Penguin Article.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
REMINDER: Test corrections are due tomorrow.
3rd Quarter ends
tomorrow, 3/23
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 3/12
Read "DNA and Genes" in GC. Use the information read to complete the "Biology: DNA Quiz".
Email Ms. Steplight if you would like a copy of the article.
Tuesday 3/13
Read, highlight, and answer the questions for the GTK article: What is activism?
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy of the article.
Wednesday 3/14
Read and highlight the BirdBrain Science DNA article.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
Thursday 3/15
Read, highlight, and answer the questions for the Stephen Hawking article.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
Friday 3/16
We have been working on taking notes from articles. If you did not finish taking notes from the
"Interesting Facts About DNA" section of the Ducksters article, please do so. Ducksters can
found in GC.
For Monday, continue taking notes using the BirdBrain article (Wednesday's homework).
As always, send me an email if you have questions.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 3/5
Go to GC and learn the lyrics to the Cell Rap. Do the best you can. An easy way to do it
is to concentrate on a couple lines at a time.
Due: Wednesday, 3/7
Please bring crayons or colored
pencils to class tomorrow.
Tuesday 3/6
Complete (color both sides and label the back) the Let's Map: A Microscope handout started in class.
A copy of the key has been posted in GC. Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy of the handout.
Continue working on the Cell Rap (also in GC).
NOTE: The Cell Rap lyrics have been
posted in GC.
Wednesday 3/7
Now that you have the lyrics, continue working on the Cell Rap.
Thursday 3/8
Complete the Virtual Microscope Exercise in GC.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 2/26
Log into GC and complete "An Introduction to Cells".
Email Ms. Steplight with any questions.
Tuesday 2/27
Complete the packet started in class using the two videos posted in GC on yesterday.
Email Ms. Steplight should you need another copy of the packet.
Wednesday 2/28
Complete the Cells Task Cards packet. You may use the notes that you took on
yesterday to answer the questions. Skip any question that you are unsure of.
Email Ms. Steplight should you need another copy of the packet.
Thursday 3/1
Learn the Parts of the Cell Rap. Log into GC to find the video.
Due: Monday, 3/5
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 2/19
NO SCHOOL - President's Day
Hooray!!!
Tuesday 2/20
HOMEWORK AMNESTY DAY
You may complete and turn in 1 missing homework assignment.
Email me should you have any questions.
Due tomorrow.
Reminders:
Don't forget
your MLA heading.
Use pencil or blue or
black ink only on all work
submitted to Ms. Steplight.
Wednesday 2/21
NONE
Remember to bring your Graphing Review packet to class on Thursday.
Bring your science
binder and notebook to class
every day.
Do NOT throw away science
materials (without asking Ms. Steplight first),
especially stamped and returned
work.
Thursday 2/22
Complete the two graphing worksheets
Friday
2/23
Complete the Graphing and Analyzing Scientific Data packet. Be sure to add
Ms. Steplight's instructions (see Special Notes) to the Notes section of the sheet.
Go to GC for full details.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
1. Do ALL line graphs. Do not do bar graphs.
2. Plot the data and connect the plot points
to create a data line.
3. Make 1 example of interpolation.
4. Make 1 example of extrapolation.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 2/12
Locate all notes, handouts, etc. on the following:
1. Newton's Laws
2. Motion & Design Vocabulary Words
3. Atoms & Molecules
4. Graphing
Finish the Atoms & Molecules textbook assignment in Google Classroom
(G.C.)
Next Test: Tuesday, February 20th
Tuesday 2/13
Use the Study Guide from today's class to continue making study notes
or flash cards for Tuesday's test.
Visit Google Classroom for video links
and more.
Wednesday 2/14
Continue studying for Tuesday's test
Thursday 2/15
Find your "Identifying Variables Worksheet" and bring it to class tomorrow.
Don't Forget - Journal Check tomorrow, 2/16
Continue studying for your test.
Friday 2/16
Study for Tuesday's test.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 2/5
The original assignment was to complete the work started in class. However, we
did not get as far as planned in class. Therefore, you have no homework tonight.
We will complete everything in class tomorrow.
Tuesday 2/6
1. Finish any Digital Passport mission worksheets that you have not completed.
2. "GTKI" Article - Groups tell Apple that it is not good for kids to always be on screens
Read the article, highlight it, and answer the questions. Email me if you need a copy.
Thank you for your patience as we work
through connecting as a class using
technology.
Wednesday 2/7
Go to Google Classroom to the "How to draw line graphs" assignment. Watch the two
videos and read the attached documents. Then, complete the 4 Task Cards distributed
in class.
Thursday
2/8
Complete Task Cards 5 & 6. Follow the directions this time, cutting out the graph and
attaching it to the blue sheet of paper. Staple your Task Card handout to your blue
sheet when you are done.
Don't forget:
Since the boxes are complete squares, you should
use the same values on both the X and the Y axes.
Friday 2/9
Complete any work from today's packet that you did not complete in class.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 1/29
Finalize Science Fair Projects: Boards, Presentations, Experiments, Etc.
Tuesday 1/30
Finalize Science Fair Projects: Boards, Presentations, Experiments, Etc.
Wednesday 1/31
Finalize Science Fair Projects: Boards, Presentations, Experiments, Etc.
Thursday 2/1
Relax!!!! You deserve it.
Friday 2/2
Have a good weekend and be ready for a fresh start on Monday.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 1/22
Work on Science Fair Presentation for next week. Remember, note cards are great to use when presenting.
If there are any elements of your
Science Fair assignments (see Timeline)
missing, please see me as soon as possible.
Display boards are still available. They cost $5.
Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices as not
all colors are available.
Students and parents are to read and sign the Responsible Technology
Use agreement. Students will not receive their Latin email addressses
if this agreement is not signed and turned in. A detailed email was sent
to all 5th grade parents from Ms. Peale on January 22nd.
Complete the Mission Worksheet that corresponds with today's class
lesson.
Thursday 1/25
Go to Digital Passport and log onto the site. Complete the remaining
Missions (Search Shark and Mix-N-Match). If you did not earn a badge in
any of the first three (Twalkers, Shark Jumper or Evolve) then go back
through them until you do. Remember to hit the "next" buttons so that your
work will register in the system.
N O T E:
If you are having trouble, try changing your web browser
to Mozilla Firefox.
NONE - Use this time to work on your Experiment Results,
which are due tomorrow.
It is ok if you have not completed the entire experiment.
Just create a table or graph from the data that you've
collected so far.
Thursday 1/11/18
Using an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper in landscape position,
fold both sides into the center to look like your display board.
Create a draft layout using the notes taken in class.
Read and highlight the Forces on a Baseball article.
Answer the questions.
Email me should you need a copy.
Please bring colored
pencils or crayons to class
tomorrow if you have them.
Thursday 1/4
YIPPPPEEEEEE!!! SNOW DAY!
Friday 1/5
Read and highlight A Salute to the CommonWheel.
Answer the questions.
Email me should you need a copy.
Display boards have arrived.
They will be distributed on
Monday.
Note: The next Science
Fair assignment (Experimental
Results) is due on
January 11th.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 12/18
Continue working on your Science Fair Projects. Now is a good
time to get any questions answered that you may have.
Tuesday 12/19
Homework Amnesty Day!
Students may submit one missing homework assignment (at Ms. Steplight's
discretion) from 2nd quarter. This applies to assignments that received a
grade of "zero".
Wednesday 12/20
Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year! See you in 2018!!!
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 12/11
NONE...
Use this time to continue working on your science fair projects
Tuesday 12/12
NONE...Use this time to continue working on your science fair projects
Wednesday 12/13
NONE - We did not get far enough in the daily lesson to complete the
assignment. It will be given tomorrow.
Thursday 12/14
Complete the Flow of Energy Activity worksheet.
Email me should you need a copy.
Friday 12/15
Complete your Science Fair Project Experimental Design Draft which
includes an introduction, hypothesis, variables, materials, and procedure. Please be prepared to share your design with the class.
I created the attachment below just as a template to demonstrate including
the required topics as headings. Should you chose to print it out, do be limited
by the space provided.
NOTE: Please make the following
change on your timeline. We will
discuss data tables the week of January2nd and not the week
of 12/18.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 12/4
Find the "treasure words" in the What are independent and dependent variables? hand-out.
NOTE: The test has been rescheduled for Monday, December11th.
Tuesday 12/5
Find your 2nd and 3rd sources for the science fair. Bring them in for
approval. Write them on a piece of loose leaf paper. Include the website title, author, and URL.
This will assist you in writing your background
research paragraph, which is due on Monday,
December 11th (see timeline).
Wednesday 12/6
Continue working on your science fair project and preparing for the
scientific method test.
Thursday 12/7
Complete the Practice WritingHypotheses worksheet.
Email me should you need a copy.
Friday 12/8
Study for the Scientific Method test
Complete Science Fair Background Research paragraph.
REMINDER: Work on the Science Fair project
is on-going and should take place in addition to
your regular homework.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 11/27
Write the information contained in the Science Fair Timeline into
your planner. I recommend putting it in both the monthly and
weekly views.
Tuesday 11/28
NONE...
Use this time to work on your science project background research.
Remember the Science Fair Sources information
shared in class by Ms. Hamm. You should only
consider reputable sources.
Friday 11/17
Work on your science fair proposal. Use the Topic Selection Wizard for help with finding a project.
Proposal due Monday, Nov. 20th.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 11/6
1. Read the article on pumping water.
2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information.
3. Answer the multiple choice questions.
Tuesday 11/7
NONE
Wednesday 11/8
1. Read What is a hurricane?.
2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information.
3. Answer the multiple choice questions.
Thursday 11/9
Water Planet Assessment #2
Students in C Period does not have to
complete this assignment.
REMINDER: Binder check on Monday
11/13
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 10/30
There is no homework in science. We will continue viewing and taking notes
on Hidden Figures.
Tuesday 10/31
Have a safe Halloween evening. IF you go trick-or-treating, bring Mrs. Steplight
1 piece of candy. NOTE: This assignment is not required. ;-)
Wednesday 11/1
Complete the Hidden Figures hand-out.
Thursday 11/2
Complete the Hidden Figures Assessment sheet. You may use your viewing guide to
answer the questions. Put a ? next to any question that you are unsure how to
answer.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 10/23
Complete test corrections for Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune test. Remember,
all corrections should be done on loose-leaf paper. Do NOT write on the
original test.
Today we learned how to write Academic Paragraphs in science. If you got
them wrong, correct #'s 3, 4, and 27 using the notes discussed today. Do the
best that you can to rework your responses.
Tuesday 10/24
Write an academic paragraph answering the following question - Why is
"toilet to tap" a bad idea? Remember, your response should be based upon
the article read today in class.
Wednesday 10/25
If you did not finish your test corrections, please finish them for homework.
Thurday 10/26
If you did not finish your Pluto test corrections in class, please finish them
for homework.
Friday 10/27
NONE - Unless you still have test corrections to complete. ALL test corrections are due on Monday, 10/30.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 10/16
None - Trip to Calleva
If you did not finish your flashcards from Friday, 10/13
you should do so.
Tuesday 10/17
Spend time working on your Study Guide. Please keep in mind the following:
1. You will probably NOT complete it all tonight. Do your best and bring your work
with you to class tomorrow.
2. Remember, you are creating notes to study from using the Study Guide as a
reference. You may write your notes on loose leaf paper or 3x5 cards.
4. The Study Guide may not contain actual questions. It includes topics that we
have discussed in class and that you should have knowledge about.
5. Answers to questions 10-13 can be found beginning on page 3.
If you are missing any of the handouts referenced
in the Study Guide, please see me in class and I will provide you with a copy.
Wednesday 10/18
Finish writing notes from your Study Guide. If you are finished, continue studying for Friday's test.
Thursday 10/19
Study for tomorrow's test.
Friday 10/20
Have a great weekend.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 10/9
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Holiday
Tuesday 10/10
Tell parents about the 3-Strikes Rule
Wednesday 10/11
Finish reading the two articles from class and answer the questions.
Thursday 10/12
Finish counting the squares for Salt Water, Frozen Fresh Water, and Fresh
Water on your portion of the world map. Complete #'s 1-3.
Each student was given a different portion of the map
to complete.
Friday 10/13
Make the following flashcards:
Pluto - 15 cards
Telescopes (Hubble & Webb) - 10
TOTAL - 25 cards minimum
Students are encouraged to make as many as needed to study.
NEXT TEST - Friday, Oct. 20th
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 10/2
None
Students were tested on Saturn,
Uranus, & Neptune
Tuesday 10/3
None
Wednesday 10/4
Complete the "Is Pluto a Planet? worksheet. If you did not finish filling in the
bullet points on the Webb/Hubble Telescopes venn diagram, complete that as well.
Thursday 10/5
Complete as much of the Pluto packet that you can. You may leave blank anything that you are
unsure of. Use the resources here. ========================================>
Read and highlight the Pluto: Basic Facts hand-out. Use the information to answer any questions
from Thursday night's Pluto Packet that you were not able to answer. If for some reason you do
not have the Pluto:Basic Facts hand-out, visit the links in yesterday's Special Notes. The hand-out
came from those sites.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 9/25
If you did not finish making corrections on your test during class, complete
your corrections. Remember: Do NOT write on the test, make all corrections
on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper. Use blue/black ink or pencil. Include first and last name
and period at the top of your correction sheet/s and your test. You may use all of your notes
and materials from class.
Tuesday 9/26
Complete the Uranus crossword puzzle.
Wednesday 9/27
Complete the Neptune crossword puzzle. If you did not get to finish "Finding Text Evidence" in class, complete that as well.
Thursday 9/28
Finish making flashcards - 10 each for Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Please bring scissors and a glue stick to class tomorrow.
Test - Monday, Oct. 2nd: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Friday 9/29
Study for Monday's test - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 9/18
No homework.
Tuesday 9/19
Read "All About Saturn" and complete the Saturn crossword puzzle.
Wednesday 9/20
Complete the "Finding Text Evidence" handout for Saturn
Thursday 9/21
Organize your science binder. All science papers (planet notes, questions, vocabulary sheets, returned homework, etc.) should be 3-hole punched and placed in the binder rings. Note cards that are not hole-punched should be in a zip-lock bag inside of your folder.
It would be helpful to have a ring to hold flashcards. Attach the ring to the middle binder ring. Otherwise they can be punched and added directly to the binder. One ring is fine. Here's an example:
Friday 9/22
Have a nice weekend!
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Monday 9/11
No homework.
Tuesday 9/12
Complete the Jupiter crossword puzzle. Use the hand-outs from today's class if needed.
Wednesday 9/13
Complete test corrections if you did not complete them in class today. Make 10 flashcards
each for Earth, Mars, and Jupiter. Begin with the suggested topics discussed in class:
vocabulary words, orange highlights, bolded terms, and text evidence questions.
Test Monday, 9/18
Thursday 9/14
Continue studying for the test by going through your flashcards. If you did not finish
them, pleas complete them.
Test Monday, 9/18
Friday 9/15
Study for the test - Monday, 9/18 on the Earth, Mars, and Jupiter
Study all materials including
vocabulary and crossword
puzzles.
Date
Assignment
Special Notes
Tuesday 9/5
Study for tomorrow's test on the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, and Venus.
Re-read ALL hand-outs paying close attention to the highlighted information
and the vocabulary lists. Review all Finding Text Evidence questions and any
flash cards made in class.
Wednesday 9/6
No homework
Thursday 9/7
Complete the Earth crossword puzzle. If you did not finish Finding Text Evidence
complete that as well.
Friday 9/8
Create a Mind Map for both Earth and Mars. Refer to the one done in class
on the Sun. If you did not complete your Mars crossword puzzle in class,
you must complete that as well.
Date
Assignment
Due Date - Special Notes
Wednesday 8/23
Complete Student Inventory
Have parent/guardian complete info. sheet
Thursday 8/24
Review syllabus with parent/guardian, sign and return
8/30 Note that I asked that they be returned on 8/24
but forgot that I put 8/30 on the actual sheet. I apologize
for the confusion.
Friday 8/25
Find 2 additional "Interesting Facts" about Mercury and 2
additional "Interesting Facts" about Venus on The Planets website
(see resources below). Add them to your worksheet.
Monday 8/28
Complete "The Sun" crossword puzzle
Tuesday 8/29
Complete "The Moon" crossword puzzle. NOTE: I will also be collecting
the "Student Information Sheet".
Wednesday 8/30
Complete the Mercury crossword puzzle.
Thursday 8/31
Complete the Venus crossword puzzle.
Friday 9/1
Study for 9/6 TEST: Re-read ALL hand-outs (sun, moon, mercury, venus)
paying close attention to the highlighted information and the vocabulary lists.
Also, review all Finding Text Evidence questions.
THE 3-STRIKES RULE: Effective Tuesday, Oct. 10th, students will receive 2 warnings prior to a demerit being issued (unless it is a serious or egregious offense).HOMEWORK REVISITED...
NOTE: All homework is due the following school day after it is assigned unless otherwise noted.5/29
Corrections are not required.
Note - Corrections will not be accepted if you received an 90% or higher on the test.
5/30
Members of A Period may still be working on Systems of the Body test corrections.
They should be completed and turned in on Thursday, 5/31.
science homework.
5/21
5/22
what was discussed in class today.
Bring colored pencils or crayons and scissors to tomorrow's class.
5/23
not know.
Bring colored pencils or crayons and scissors to tomorrow's class.
5/24
was originally due on May 20th. If you are having difficulties completing this
online assignment, please see me. You may also to make arrangement to use
a classroom laptop during tutorial.
Genes & Heredity Test - Corrections are due tomorrow.
Don't forget your scissors and colored pencils or crayons.
5/25
Finish coloring the big Digestive System diagram. Go to GC for the colored
image to use as a reference.
Digestive System notes
and hand-outs with you
on Tuesday.
5/14
working in GC on the Human Body Systems portion of the Human Body
Web Quest started today in class.
5/15
5/16
please stop. If you don't make it to question #14, that's ok.
Do not submit it until it is completed.
5/17
Do not submit it until it is completed.
5/18
been completed, submit it.
5/7
They may be questions that you do not completely understand.
May 11th on the Systems
of the Body and The Nervous
System
See GC for more information.
5/8
5/9
studying for Friday's test.
All materials and videos can be found in GC.
4/30
the science behind knuckle cracking.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy.
to come to science tutorial if you need to
work on improving your grade.
5/1
Nervous System).
for the remainder of the year:
1. Wooden pencil/s
2. Blue or black ink pens
3. Colored pens/pencils/crayons
Next Test - Friday, May 11th
Systems of the Body overview and
the Nervous System
5/2
5/3
Email Ms. Steplight if you need as copy
for the remainder of the year:
1. Wooden pencil/s
2. Blue or black ink pens
3. Colored pens/pencils/crayons
Next Test - Friday, May 11th
Systems of the Body overview and
the Nervous System
5/4
for next week's test. Go to GC for more details.
4/23
4/24
4/25
- Complete the Amoeba Sisters handout started in class. The video has been
posted in GC. If you did not get to view the entire video during your class time,please be certain to watch it.
- Read and highlight The Nervous System hand-out. Underline every word that
you do not know.colored pencils to class
on Thursday and Friday.
4/26
Please check your email if you did not do so last night.
4/27
Finish reading and highlightingYour Brain & Nervous System. Color each part of the
brain mentioned on the brain images handout.
4/16
4/17
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
Monday, 4/23
4/18
about edible eating utensils.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy.
4/19
A copy of the Study Guide can be found in GC.
4/20
class can be found in GC.
4/9
4/10
What is a gene? article. If you have lost your copy, email Ms. Steplight
to receive another one.
4/11
the video will be in GC.
Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy of the worksheet.
4/12
homework. We will continue tomorrow.
4/13
2. Complete the My Family Traits Worksheet. Go to GC where you will
find a document containing pictures of examples of some of the traits.
4/3
questions and 3 DNA questions. Write them on a piece of
loose-leaf paper or type them and print them out.
Cells, DNA, and Microscopes
4/4
Study Guide for Monday's test. If you need another copy, email
Ms. Steplight.
Bring tape or a glue stick to tomorrow's class.
4/5
if you have not completed them.
If you did not finish making your flash cards today in class, do so.
If you need another copy of them, email Ms. Steplight and she will
send you a copy.
4/6
Be sure that you can identify the parts of the plant and animal cells
from Friday's handout. Copies can be found on GC.
3/19
3/20
3/22
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
REMINDER: Test corrections are due tomorrow.
tomorrow, 3/23
3/12
Email Ms. Steplight if you would like a copy of the article.
3/13
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy of the article.
3/14
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
3/15
Email Ms. Steplight if you need another copy.
3/16
"Interesting Facts About DNA" section of the Ducksters article, please do so. Ducksters can
found in GC.
For Monday, continue taking notes using the BirdBrain article (Wednesday's homework).
As always, send me an email if you have questions.
3/5
is to concentrate on a couple lines at a time.
Due: Wednesday, 3/7
pencils to class tomorrow.
3/6
A copy of the key has been posted in GC. Email Ms. Steplight if you need a copy of the handout.
Continue working on the Cell Rap (also in GC).
posted in GC.
3/7
3/8
2/26
Email Ms. Steplight with any questions.
2/27
Email Ms. Steplight should you need another copy of the packet.
2/28
yesterday to answer the questions. Skip any question that you are unsure of.
Email Ms. Steplight should you need another copy of the packet.
3/1
2/19
Hooray!!!
2/20
You may complete and turn in 1 missing homework assignment.
Email me should you have any questions.
Due tomorrow.
- Don't forget
your MLA heading.- Use pencil or blue or
black ink only on all worksubmitted to Ms. Steplight.
2/21
Remember to bring your Graphing Review packet to class on Thursday.
- Bring your science
binder and notebook to classevery day.
- Do NOT throw away science
materials (without asking Ms. Steplight first),especially stamped and returned
work.
2/22
2/23
Ms. Steplight's instructions (see Special Notes) to the Notes section of the sheet.
Go to GC for full details.
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
1. Do ALL line graphs. Do not do bar graphs.
2. Plot the data and connect the plot points
to create a data line.
3. Make 1 example of interpolation.
4. Make 1 example of extrapolation.
2/12
1. Newton's Laws
2. Motion & Design Vocabulary Words
3. Atoms & Molecules
4. Graphing
Finish the Atoms & Molecules textbook assignment in Google Classroom
(G.C.)
2/13
or flash cards for Tuesday's test.
and more.
2/14
2/15
Don't Forget - Journal Check tomorrow, 2/16
Continue studying for your test.
2/16
2/5
did not get as far as planned in class. Therefore, you have no homework tonight.
We will complete everything in class tomorrow.
2/6
2. "GTKI" Article - Groups tell Apple that it is not good for kids to always be on screens
Read the article, highlight it, and answer the questions. Email me if you need a copy.
through connecting as a class using
technology.
2/7
videos and read the attached documents. Then, complete the 4 Task Cards distributed
in class.
2/8
attaching it to the blue sheet of paper. Staple your Task Card handout to your blue
sheet when you are done.
- Since the boxes are complete squares, you should
use the same values on both the X and the Y axes.2/9
1/29
1/30
1/31
2/1
2/2
1/22
note cards are great to use when presenting.
Science Fair assignments (see Timeline)
missing, please see me as soon as possible.
Display boards are still available. They cost $5.
Please indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices as not
all colors are available.
1/23
Use agreement. Students will not receive their Latin email addressses
if this agreement is not signed and turned in. A detailed email was sent
to all 5th grade parents from Ms. Peale on January 22nd.
1/24
lesson.
1/25
Missions (Search Shark and Mix-N-Match). If you did not earn a badge in
any of the first three (Twalkers, Shark Jumper or Evolve) then go back
through them until you do. Remember to hit the "next" buttons so that your
work will register in the system.
If you are having trouble, try changing your web browser
to Mozilla Firefox.
User Name => first initial last name@students.latinpcs.org
No spaces, all lower-case letters
1/15
1/16
puzzle
Email me should you need a copy.
1/17
Email me should you need a copy.
are due on 1/19.
1/18
1/19
Center Honors... Highlight the article and answer the questions.
Email me should you need a copy.
1/8/18
with your parent/s.
1/9/19
was amended to add a final
draft of the Lab Report.
1/10/18
which are due tomorrow.
Just create a table or graph from the data that you've
collected so far.
1/11/18
fold both sides into the center to look like your display board.
Create a draft layout using the notes taken in class.
References:
Science Buddies Science Fair Project Display Boards
Sample Display Boards Viewed in Class:
Popping Corn
How Does Tee Height Affect Driving Distance?
Lemon Battery
1/12/18
Email me should you need a copy.
1/2
1/3
Answer the questions.
Email me should you need a copy.
pencils or crayons to class
tomorrow if you have them.
1/4
1/5
Answer the questions.
Email me should you need a copy.
They will be distributed on
Monday.
Note: The next Science
Fair assignment (Experimental
Results) is due on
January 11th.
12/18
time to get any questions answered that you may have.
12/19
Students may submit one missing homework assignment (at Ms. Steplight's
discretion) from 2nd quarter. This applies to assignments that received a
grade of "zero".
12/20
12/11
Use this time to continue working on your science fair projects
12/12
12/13
assignment. It will be given tomorrow.
12/14
Email me should you need a copy.
12/15
includes an introduction, hypothesis, variables, materials, and procedure.
Please be prepared to share your design with the class.
I created the attachment below just as a template to demonstrate including
the required topics as headings. Should you chose to print it out, do be limited
by the space provided.
change on your timeline. We will
discuss data tables the week of
January 2nd and not the week
of 12/18.
12/4
variables? hand-out.
Monday, December 11th.
12/5
approval. Write them on a piece of loose leaf paper. Include the website
title, author, and URL.
research paragraph, which is due on Monday,
December 11th (see timeline).
12/6
scientific method test.
12/7
Email me should you need a copy.
12/8
is on-going and should take place in addition to
your regular homework.
11/27
your planner. I recommend putting it in both the monthly and
weekly views.
11/28
Use this time to work on your science project background research.
11/29
Email me should you need a copy.
11/30
12/1
make flashcards or write your notes on loose leaf paper.
11/20
11/21
gear up for the end of the year.
11/13
binder check will take place on Wednesday,
Nov. 15th.
11/14
11/15
2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information.
3. Answer the multiple choice questions.
11/16
shared in class by Ms. Hamm. You should only
consider reputable sources.
11/17
11/6
2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information.
3. Answer the multiple choice questions.
11/7
11/8
2. Highlight important facts and key pieces of information.
3. Answer the multiple choice questions.
11/9
complete this assignment.
REMINDER: Binder check on Monday
11/13
10/30
on Hidden Figures.
10/31
1 piece of candy. NOTE: This assignment is not required. ;-)
11/1
11/2
answer the questions. Put a ? next to any question that you are unsure how to
answer.
10/23
all corrections should be done on loose-leaf paper. Do NOT write on the
original test.
Today we learned how to write Academic Paragraphs in science. If you got
them wrong, correct #'s 3, 4, and 27 using the notes discussed today. Do the
best that you can to rework your responses.
10/24
"toilet to tap" a bad idea? Remember, your response should be based upon
the article read today in class.
10/25
10/26
for homework.
10/27
are due on Monday, 10/30.
10/16
you should do so.
10/17
1. You will probably NOT complete it all tonight. Do your best and bring your work
with you to class tomorrow.
2. Remember, you are creating notes to study from using the Study Guide as a
reference. You may write your notes on loose leaf paper or 3x5 cards.
4. The Study Guide may not contain actual questions. It includes topics that we
have discussed in class and that you should have knowledge about.
5. Answers to questions 10-13 can be found beginning on page 3.
in the Study Guide, please see me in class and I will provide you with a copy.
10/18
10/19
10/20
10/9
10/10
10/11
10/12
Water on your portion of the world map. Complete #'s 1-3.
to complete.
10/13
Pluto - 15 cards
Telescopes (Hubble & Webb) - 10
TOTAL - 25 cards minimum
Students are encouraged to make as many as needed to study.
10/2
Uranus, & Neptune
10/3
10/4
bullet points on the Webb/Hubble Telescopes venn diagram, complete that as well.
10/5
unsure of. Use the resources here. ========================================>
Space Facts - Scroll down to Facts About Pluto
Pluto: Basic Facts
Dwarf Planet Pluto
10/6
from Thursday night's Pluto Packet that you were not able to answer. If for some reason you do
not have the Pluto:Basic Facts hand-out, visit the links in yesterday's Special Notes. The hand-out
came from those sites.
9/25
your corrections. Remember: Do NOT write on the test, make all corrections
on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper. Use blue/black ink or pencil. Include first and last name
and period at the top of your correction sheet/s and your test. You may use all of your notes
and materials from class.
9/26
9/27
9/28
Please bring scissors and a glue stick to class tomorrow.
9/29
9/18
9/19
9/20
9/21
9/22
9/11
9/12
9/13
each for Earth, Mars, and Jupiter. Begin with the suggested topics discussed in class:
vocabulary words, orange highlights, bolded terms, and text evidence questions.
9/14
them, pleas complete them.
9/15
vocabulary and crossword
puzzles.
9/5
Re-read ALL hand-outs paying close attention to the highlighted information
and the vocabulary lists. Review all Finding Text Evidence questions and any
flash cards made in class.
9/6
9/7
complete that as well.
9/8
on the Sun. If you did not complete your Mars crossword puzzle in class,
you must complete that as well.
8/23
8/24
but forgot that I put 8/30 on the actual sheet. I apologize
for the confusion.
8/25
additional "Interesting Facts" about Venus on The Planets website
(see resources below). Add them to your worksheet.
8/28
8/29
the "Student Information Sheet".
8/30
8/31
9/1
paying close attention to the highlighted information and the vocabulary lists.
Also, review all Finding Text Evidence questions.
CLASS MATERIALS...
USEFUL RESOURCES...
The Planets => From the home page click on Planets at the top right and a drop-down menu will appear.